MEDUSA & GORGONS (Medousa & Gorgones) - Snake-Haired Monsters of

In Greek mythology the Gorgons were three powerful, winged daemons named Medusa, Sthenno and Euryale. Of the three sisters only Medusa was mortal. King Polydectes of Seriphus once commanded the hero Perseus to fetch her head. He accomplished this with the help of the gods who equipped him with a reflective shield, a curved sword, winged boots and helm of invisibility. When he fell upon Medusa and decapitated her, two creatures sprang forth from the wound--the winged horse Pegasus and the giant Chrysaor. Perseus fled with the monster

Did Medusa have wings? I've read Gorgons in Greek mythology had wings; does that mean Medusa had wings? If so, why is she always depicted without wings in movies and books?

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Why did Athena help Perseus kill Medusa, when she was the one who created her? Was Medusa not punished enough already by being transformed into a monster? - Quora

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Medusa Mask Snake-haired Gorgon Snake Lady Monster Figure Perseus and Goddess Athena Myth Small Cold Cast Bronze Resin